I learned a great deal over the Easter weekend. I know I am a strong, capable and intelligent woman. But I learned, when it comes to my family, I am a weak, scatter brained and hapless girl. My role in the family was decided years ago and like most families, we really are too lazy to recast. And that... Continue Reading →
You have to start somewhere….a lesson in (a)corn-iness
My niece Kate had a baby outfit that I loved. Stitched on it was the phrase "Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow." At least that is what I remember, it could be a paraphrase of that. Of course, a whole lot of luck and patience is involved. And with that luck, the acorn's seedling will mature into oak tree.... Continue Reading →
The More You Know: An Eggless Easter
Did you know that there are people who are allergic to eggs? That means they are also allergic to most cakes, sweets, ice creams and, gasp, doughnuts! Yes, doughnuts. A little piece of my heart just died writing this. My goddaughter Meg is afflicted with such an allergy. Here, in a very special edition of The... Continue Reading →
Beautiful things come to those who wait.
I found this beautiful tulipiere earlier in the week. I fell for it, I fell hard. It was going to be the centerpiece of yesterday's blog post and it was going to be fabulous. Now, I do not post images on my site unless they are mine or I have permission so I emailed Graham Johnston... Continue Reading →
Coffee: A case of the sads and a story of redemption
Sunday morning, while filling my coffee maker's glass carafe, I realized there was a small hole on the bottom. I sighed, sadly. I'm not good with disappointments early in the morning, particularly before my cup of coffee. Now, I do have french press so my ability to make myself a cup of coffee was not affected. Just my ability to make a... Continue Reading →
The more you know: St. Patrick’s Day edition
On this most holy of days I am charged with communicating to you, dear reader, a most important and sacred fact that was recently revealed to me. Did you know that you are not supposed to frost your beer glass? Did you know? Cause I didn't. Damn. Frankly, I am ashamed. For years I have been... Continue Reading →